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Tazarotene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in...

Tazarotene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in the skin.

Tazarotene is usually applied once a day around bedtime.

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January 21, 2008

Pros:

It cleared up most of my acne.

Cons:

It takes a bit of time for this stuff to actually start working. In the process of waiting those weeks, your face may become very ithcy and red. Lots of peeling (in my case). This stuff is also a bit expensive.

I've been using this product for over a year now. I started using only the 0.05% strength. It cleared most of my acne up (but didn't get rid of little bumps). In September 2007, I asked my doc if I could try the full strength. Since then, my skin has only been average. When using the 0.05%, I was able to exfoliate at least twice a week (because I have oily skin). But now, I'm not able to exfoliate at all because it would lead to drying of the skin and then LOTS of peeling. I'm talking about snowflake-sized skin bits all over my shoulders and collar. There has been many occasions where I had to resort to using Vaseline as my day-time moisturizer in order to cover the flakiness. So, I've only been using it a few times a week now (because of the effects) instead of every night--hence the reason a bit of my acne came back. I would probably switch back to 0.05% just because it worked well for me. I still haven't been able to use the full strength version daily and I started this in Sept
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January 14, 2008

Pros:

Used this about a year ago like for a week and it worked. Left some tiny scars behind though which is wierd cuz i thought it was supposed to prevent it...but yeah it did kill the whiteheads and pimples.

Cons:

I was a total wuss and stopped because of the sensitivity and soreness. Also made my sensitive parts around my face very shiny and it looked really wierd when the sun shone on it.

Don't cop out like me and stop after a week or two. Use it as much as you can. It kills off whatever you have on your face Blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Just have a good moisturizer handy cuz this thing drys the hell out of your skin.
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January 10, 2008

Pros:

it cleared up my blackheads immediately
haven't seen any white heads

Cons:

started to see some peeling, but nothing a little scrubbing can't fix.

dermatologist gave me a sample that's supposed to last me a month (using a pea size dot or less) i've only been on tazorac (used at night) for a week (along with clenia cream during the day), and i haven't seen any new white heads or black heads. I typically get at least 1-2 break outs a day, and none in a week!! i've started to peel a little bit, but i just use a scrub in the afternoon to take care of it, and a hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic moisturizer. doctor also prescribed solodyn, but i did some research and i don't know if it's worth the side effects. I'm going to stick to tazorac and the clenia... i typically get a cyst or two every month, so hopefully tazorac will stop those so I don't have to get on solodyn.
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

it eventually clears your skin pretty well

Cons:

it took WAY too long to see results. your face will constantly be dry even after 3 years of using it. your face will also become extremely sensitive to everything.

it took a good 2 years to actually see good results- i'm not even sure why i stuck with it for that long. i hate how dry my skin always was-- it was very combination skin though; i would have shiny skin but my skin would be peeling off at the same time-- winter is a nightmare. i stopped using tazorac because it didn't give good enough results for me and my skin was dry for 3 years. i did see big results though
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January 2, 2008

Pros:

I am using the Tazorac Cream 0.05% and it is clearing up my skin. The cream prevents future breakouts while getting rid of those nasty cysts/pimples.

Cons:

The cream causes your face to peel. The cream causes severe redness too. I can compare it to a minor chemical peel. Not bad at all if you use the right moisturizor.

I have tried almost every acne medication on the shelf and this cream is working miracles. I cleanse my face on a daily basis with Proactiv and apply the cream in the evenings. To get rid of the dryness, I use Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizor! It is the ONLY moisturizor that doesn't cause me to break out. I highly recommend you purchase the Tea moisturizor with this medication otherwise your face will look dry.
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December 27, 2007

Pros:

Does work, but takes a while. It hasn't completely cleared it away, but has definately helped

Cons:

Dry, and red face.

It's definately worth trying. Out of all the things i tried this has by far been the best. It's worth the money. Don't even give it a second thought, if you havent tried it.
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December 16, 2007

Pros:

It exfoliates the skin to unclog pores. It is helping unclog all those tiny little whiteheads and blackheads that have been stuck in my face forever. My skin is soft and smooth.

Cons:

Pink skin, some peeling, gets worse first, takes months to work.

I am new to this cream but have used Retin A (which is similar). If you stick with it, it will work beautifully to clear up what you have, and prevent future breakouts. My doctor gave me a lesson about application which has helped with peeling. He suggested using it every other day and only a pea sized amount. If that is still too much, he recommends applying it for an hour then wash it off, the next day do two hours, etc. until your skin tolerates it. You CANNOT apply large amounts of this cream day after day because skin will literally HANG off your face. If it has gotten to that point, then stop and let it rest, then apply smaller amounts for less time. I'm excited that after long term use, my skin will be clear, and that is my focus. It is difficult for me because right now it has gotten worse but I just keep focusing on the end result.
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December 6, 2007

Pros:

clears acne and reduce marks.

Cons:

Takes a WHiLE to kick into affect, peeling, drys skin out, causes more whiteheads.

This is my 2nd time using this product. It worked before so im hoping it works again. I'm 19 & tired of breaking out and wearing makeup so thick just to try & cover up my face. I want to go makeup free. Its been 1 week since i've been on this product & my face looks amazing, not completely spotless, but very improved. I used this along with cetaphil face wash & face cream. I also exfoliate twice a week & use an egg yolk & egg white mask on every other night. So far i'm happy with the results. I do break out but i try not to pick at it & it goes away in no time, WITHOUT scarring. So far i'm very happy & i can't wait to reach my 8 weeks mark date, so i can see the incrediable difference. Give it a try, especially if ur insurance covers it. You have nothing to lose but acne!
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December 4, 2007

Pros:

Controls Acne, Reduces Pore Size, reduces scaring, and its less irritating than 1st generation retinoids.

Cons:

Over use can cause peeling, flaking, redness and swelling.

I'm a big fan of Tazorac 0.1% gel and the 0.1% cream. I use the 0.1% gel in the summer and switch to the 0.1% cream in the winter. Rather than jumping right to slather either formulation on every night at bedtime, I let my skin adjust to the new level of exfoliation. I started one night a week for 4 weeks, then 2 nights for 4 weeks. and so on till I'm up to an every night routine. This really helps to reduce the crazy peeling alot of people seem to experince. And its pretty normal for my to break out more at the start of the therapy, but it settles down by the 5th or 6th week. What really helps me tolerate Tazorac treatment are the NON-glycolic products from M.D. Forte. There made by Allergan, the same co. that makes tazorac. They really help reduce the irritation and redness, like 10 fold.
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November 23, 2007

Pros:

Is clearing me up. My skin hasn't been this clear in a long time.

Cons:

None

I'm using this along side Duac gel and Oracea so i'm not sure which is helping. But i've been suffering with acne for years and this finally did it :]
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